Critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles and green sea ... Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach is located about a two-hour drive from Kona International Airport, but it's well worth the drive.

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Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is often visited by honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) that like to swim to and sun on the shore. You might also catch a glimpse of a hawksbill sea turtle from time to time.

SFGATE reached out to Black Sand Beach LLC and did not receive a response in time for this story. When Black Sand Beach LLC submitted its application for a Special Management Area permit ...

There are stunning black sand beaches all over the world, and almost all of them are worth a visit. In this article, we take ...